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In 2014, Louisiana was the state with the highest rate of poverty in the United States, with 23.1% of its citizens living below the poverty threshold. By contrast, the state with the lowest poverty rate in the country was New Hampshire, with 7.2 % living below the poverty threshold.
The 2016 U.S. Poverty Guidelines. The numbers adjust every year, but you can see the below chart below for 2016 U.S. federal poverty guideline for certain federal program eligibility. The 2017 U.S. Poverty Guidelines. And here are the 2017 federal poverty guidelines, which take effect on January 31, 2017: As you can see, the level changes with the number of household members. According to the Census, 13.5% of the U.S. lives in poverty.